Gallaudet University is a specially designed Federal Chartered University for providing quality education to deaf and hard of hearing students. The University was founded back in 1864 and it has been more than 150 years since the institution has been catering to their educational needs worldwide. With an acceptance rate of 57 percent, the university provides bilingual education to deaf students who want to excel in their careers. The University offers interpretation bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degree programs to the differently-abled students.

Gallaudet University Rankings

Gallaudet University has been conferred the following rankings in the year:

  • 2nd rank, by the best Translation and Interpretation College
  • 9th rank, by the Masters in Social Work Programs
  • 179th in National Universities by U.S. News and World Report Ranking
  • 6th in Best Colleges in District of Columbia by Niche Best Colleges Ranking

Highlights

Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 164.5 million USD
Cost of Attendance 37,188 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 82%
Admission Helpdesk (202) 651-5000
Student Retention Rate 80%

Gallaudet University Campus

Gallaudet University Campus
  • Gallaudet University boasts of a 99-acre campus area and is a residential campus.
  • The university also features a strength of 1,077 Undergraduate students.
  • The campus comprises of various athletics, art, student organizations and hosts various events and much more.
  • The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Centre, Gallaudet University Library and Archives and Deaf Collection of the Gallaudet University are the largest in the world.
  • Gallaudet University is also the largest publisher of books of the Deaf Community.

  • The Gallaudet’s university academics does not revolve only around studies but students can also contribute towards newspaper, politics, enjoy at the movie nights, and multicultural celebrations.

  • The eye-catching feature of the university is the bilingual advantage that includes American Sign Language as well as English.

Gallaudet University Residence

  • The University offers on-campus housing to the students on “First Come, first serve” basis. Twin sharing option is available to the students.
  • The rooms are fully furnished with a dresser, desk and chair, wardrobe, bed, carpets, and Venetian blinds.
  • Each floor has community bathrooms. And Television, Phone lounges, and lobby are available as common spaces for the students.
  • Students can opt to live in one of the following residential halls at Gallaudet University:
    • Benson Hall
    • Carlin Hall
    • Clerc Hall
    • Peet Hall
    • Ballard West
    • Living and learning Residential Hall 6
    • Ballard House
    • Bay House
  • Alternatively, students may also look for off-campus housing options in the US at a pocket-friendly budget.

  • For the year due to COVID-19 students need to submit the special COVID-19 housing application form, keeping in mind the health and safety of the students.

Gallaudet University Programs

  • The University offers undergraduate, undergraduate research, graduate, Ph.D. and certificate degree programs to the students.
  • More than a variety of 40+ majors and minors choices are offered to the students.
  • However, students with majors in Science, Technology, Business, Education, Interpretation, humanities, or arts can choose the desirable combination of majors.
  • Offers a five-year bachelor's degree and master's degree program, Elementary education with certification in English, Maths, Science, and Social Studies.
  • More than 50% of the faculty are either deaf or hard of hearing and can directly communicate in English or the American Sign Language.
  • The university also has an English Language Institute for students whose first language isn’t English.

Gallaudet University Application Process for International Students

Students seeking admission at Gallaudet University need to keep in mind the following important points:

For Undergraduate Students-

  • APPLICATION FEE: $55
  • Application deadline for the fall semester: June 1; Spring semester: November 1
  • The prerequisites for admission are:
    • Complete higher secondary education or holds an International Baccalaureate diploma
    • A personal essay on the outlined topics in the application.
    • A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher of any of the core subjects namely Mathematics, English, or Social Studies.
    • Unofficial high school or college transcripts if attended any.
    • Official English proficiency test results scores of IELTS or TOEFL.
    • Finances form certificates
    • Bank Statement or Sponsor’s letter showing enough funds to cover the current year tuition fee.
    • F-1 Transfer Request form in case transferring from any US colleges to Gallaudet University.

For Graduate Students- 

  • APPLICATION FEE: $160

  • The requirements are:

    • Holds a bachelor's degree from a recognized university

    • Academic transcripts

    • Financial Certificate

    • Appeared for the TOEFL/IELTS

    • Should submit an F1 request form

Requirements for VISA:

  • Letter of admission to the Gallaudet University

  • Financial certificate

  • Bank statements

  • Recent passport-sized photograph

  • Passport

Note: However, it must be duly noted that official transcripts will be required in case of acceptance at Gallaudet University to complete the admission process.

Gallaudet University Cost of Attendance

  • The Gallaudet University tuition fees are not as expensive as other universities. International students get full support from the university in the form of scholarships, loans, or grants.
  • International students from developing countries will receive a 50% payment credit on their student bill. The tuition fees and other expenses are mentioned below:

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Gallaudet University need to incur the following expenses for one academic year approximately:

Types of Expense Cost for UG Students Cost for Graduate Students
Tuition Fee 24,768 USD 27,270 USD
Room 3,000 – 4,000 USD 3,000 – 4,000 USD
Board 3,040 USD 3,040 USD
Unit Fee 138 USD 138 USD
Health Service Fee 250 USD 250 USD
Health Insurance Fee

3145 USD

3145 USD
Books and Supplies 1,500 USD 2,000 USD
Total 26,821 USD 28,869 USD

Gallaudet University Scholarships and Financial Aid

  • Gallaudet University offers various merit-based and endowed scholarships to the differently-abled students (deaf or hard in hearing) with outstanding academic records at the institute.
  • These scholarships can be awarded up to four years of study at Gallaudet University and can vary in amount.
  • No separate forms need to be filled out for scholarships as all the freshly admitted students are automatically eligible for merit-based scholarship at Gallaudet University.
  • However, as for Endowed Scholarships, students need to turn their I-151; I-551 or I-551C certificate to be considered for the same.
  • As the merit-based scholarships are highly competitive, it is wise to take note of other scholarships available in the USA that are offered on different criteria.

  • Application date: May 1(fall term)

                                                       November 1(spring term)

                                                       April 1(summer term)

Gallaudet University Alumni Network

  • Gallaudet University enjoys benefits such as a discount on Memorabilia Books, access to Campus facilities, Right to run for Board of directors and vote for the same and University Biannual Magazine, etc.
  • Some of the notable alumni of Gallaudet University are:
  • Ed Waterstreet - Founder and artistic director of Deaf West Theatre.
  • Tyrone Giordano - An American film, television, and stage actor.
  • Louise Stern - an American writer and artist, and works around ideas of language, communication, and isolation.
  • Deanne Bray - an American actress.

Placements 

  • More than eighty percent of graduates of the university are offered internship opportunities, in Washington D.C., and around the nations.
  • Internships are offered in NASA, National Zoo, Octagon Sports Management, Defence Intelligence Agency, Discovery Channel, and many more.
  • For placement in English courses, students need to appear for the ACT/SAT scores. 
  • The Mathematics Placement Test is for Placement in Mathematics.